King James Bible
KJVIt is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 118:9 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. | |
American Standard VersionASV | It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in princes. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | It is good to trust in the Lord, rather than to trust in princes. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | It is better to trust in Jehovah than to put confidence in nobles. | |
English Revised VersionERV | It is better to trust in the LORD, than to put confidence in princes. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. | |
World English BibleWEB | It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in princes. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Better to take refuge in Jehovah, Than to trust in princes. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. |